Frieda
“The film that puts the question - Would YOU take Frieda into YOUR Home?”
Synopsis
An RAF pilot who was shot down during WWII returns home to his English village with his new bride. The trouble is that she is the German lady who helped him escape.
Top Cast
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David Farrar
Robert Dawson
Glynis Johns
Judy Dawson
Mai Zetterling
Frieda
Flora Robson
Nell Dawson
Albert Lieven
Richard
Barbara Everest
Mrs Dawson
Gladys Henson
Edith
Ray Jackson
Tony
Patrick Holt
Alan
Milton Rosmer
Merrick
Barry Letts
Jim Merrick
Gilbert Davis
Lawrence
Renee Gadd
Mrs. Freeman
Douglas Jefferies
Hobson
Barry Jones
Holliday
Eliot Makeham
Bailey
Norman Pierce
Crawley
John Ruddock
Granger
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Millar, Angus MacPhail
- Original Score
- John Greenwood
- Original Title
- Frieda
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
Ronald Millar, Angus MacPhail
John Greenwood
Gordon Dines
Leslie Norman
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dearden
Director
Michael Balcon
Producer
Bianca Mosca
Costume Design
Leslie Norman
Editor
Ronald Millar
Screenplay
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
Gordon Dines
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Frieda.
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War: World War II
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Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
World War II British Films
WW2
World War II films
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frieda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frieda about?
An RAF pilot who was shot down during WWII returns home to his English village with his new bride. The trouble is that she is the German lady who helped him escape.
Who directed Frieda?
Frieda was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in Frieda?
The principal cast of Frieda includes David Farrar, Glynis Johns, Mai Zetterling, Flora Robson, Albert Lieven.
When was Frieda released and how long is it?
Frieda was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Frieda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frieda was composed by John Greenwood.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frieda?
Frieda holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).